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Trump lashes out at Iran casting doubt on pact to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump lashes out at Iran casting doubt on pact to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Financial Times Friday 12 June 2026, 15:17 UTC 1 min read
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US president’s latest comments raise prospect of return to cycle of military escalation

US president’s latest comments raise prospect of return to cycle of military escalation
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